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Long Branch is a historic wedding venue in Virginia Hunt Country located just outside of Washington, D.C. in Boyce, Virginia. Nestled on 400 acres of rolling hills, this venue features a historic house with stunning architecture, art gallery space, and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You and your guests will be captivated by the majestic surroundings and peaceful atmosphere that Long Branch has to offer.

Because we host many types of celebrations and programs at Long Branch, we limit the number of weddings at our venue to twenty per year, so it is best to schedule with us as early as possible. When you are married at Long Branch, you also have a place to celebrate the many occasions of your new life as husband and wife. Many couples return to us for our family events or to host their anniversary and birthday celebrations. Please feel free to call us with any questions that you may have about our venue – we are happy to help make the best day of your life a wonderful and memorable experience!


Facilities and Capacity
With a variety of event spaces available, Long Branch has a maximum capacity of 250 wedding guests. The venue is known for its delightful outdoor ceremony sites, the most popular is the Sheila Macqueen garden. Whatever site you choose, you will be surrounded by lush gardens and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For reception festivities, a 40' x 100' tent can be set up on our tent pad to provide shelter throughout an evening of dining and dancing. For smaller gatherings, the venue’s Main Gallery is available and has space to seat up to 75 guests. No matter which elegant space you choose for your event, you’ll have access to our venue’s facilities listed below:

  • Bridal Dressing Room
  • Groom’s Room
  • Hunt Room
  • Art Gallery Spaces
  • Restrooms
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • 40' x 100' Tent Pad
  • Formal Sheila Macqueen Garden
  • Rose Garden
  • Pond

Wedding Services
Long Branch’s preferred vendor list includes exceptional wedding planners, catering services, florists, photographers, and everything you need for your special day. These wedding professionals offer a variety of services and budgets to help you create the wedding of your dreams!

Our vendors can help you with the following services:

  • Wedding Planning
  • Catering Services
  • Wedding Cake
  • Tuxedos/Dresses
  • Photographers/Videographer
  • Florists
  • Stylists - hair & makeup
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Rental
  • Linen & China Rental
  • Tent Rental
  • Music/DJ Services
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

Reviews of Long Branch Historic House & Farm

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Lauri Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It Was Perfect...

We just hosted our daughter's wedding and reception here. It was perfect--plenty of room to spread out and keep everyone comfortable, countless backgrounds for amazing photography, and a viable Plan B in case of weather issues, although we got lucky with that. There is something truly heartwarming about this place that really can't be put into words. If you are searching for That Special Something, you will find it at Long Branch.
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best value for wedding venue

Long Branch is a beautiful place to get married and their staff is wonderful and friendly. When shopping around for a venue I was struck with how expensive other places were in comparison. Long Branch really does provide the best value for your money in the area!
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Stefany Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue

I had my wedding 09.20.20 and I couldn't be happier. With COVID going on, I wasn't sure if my wedding plans were going to get postponed. Long Branch was very accommodating with the whole situation. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. I loved everything about it. All of the guests were amazed by how great of a place it was. I was so lucky to have my wedding there. The staff is very nice and easy to work with. They even gave my husband and I a wedding gift. It was very thoughtful of them. If I could do it all over again, I would definitely choose Long Branch as my venue!
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Meghan Sent on 07/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful secluded venue

Long Branch was the perfect venue for our spring wedding! The beautiful home is wonderful for rainy cocktail hours like we had, and the gardens and views outside are amazing too! We had a tent set up on the side of the house and it worked out just perfectly, our guests loved the venue and we all had a fabulous time. Long Branch was great to work with throughout and we could not be happier with how our day turned out.
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Lindsay Sent on 07/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Getting married at Long Branch was one of the best decisions that my husband and I made. It was the very first venue we looked at and once we saw it, we knew it was the one! The property is absolutely gorgeous and has great views of the mountains which we absolutely love. For us, one of the selling features is that the property is on 400 acres so you will have your privacy. The inside of the mansion is breathtaking as well and full of so much history! We also had the pleasure of working with Gretchen (our wedding planner) from Dragonfly Events and Design when we signed on with Long Branch. She had a ton of wonderful ideas and listened to everything that we had in mind. Not that it needs much, but after everything was said and done, on the day of our wedding Gretchen transformed Long Branch into a sight we will never forget! I cannot recommend Long Branch or Dragonfly Events and Design enough!! Check this place out and you will so happy you did!
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Ashley Sent on 02/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We got married at Long Branch in September 2017 and we'd highly recommend it. From the elegant country home on the property to the great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding it, we and all our guests loved it. Being Virginia natives, we wanted something that really represented where we're from and Long Branch fit the bill. Everything went super smoothly and we were extremely happy with how our wedding turned out.
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Jessie Sent on 09/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't begin to tell you how perfect my Long Branch Wedding was! From the first time I stepped on the property I had the best feeling. All my wedding stress went out the door and from that moment on it was a dream working with and planning the wedding of my dreams. Long Branch is a one stop shop meaning when you sign your contract with them you get to chose a photographer, they provide you with a caterer (food and cake), a DJ, flowers and decor, a wedding planner (who is super sweet and amazingly talented), and so much more! All I had to do was give Gretchen (the wedding planner) my ideas on what I envisioned my day to look like and she really took it from there letting me focus and enjoy the best months before my wedding! My big day came and I was blown away with everything. Really above and beyond anything I could've imagined. ..not to mention Long Branch with no decor is a beautiful place. With all its history, horse fields, and rolling mountains as a backdrop it makes for the perfect location. It's been almost 6 months since my perfect day and I'm still awestruck. Do yourself a favor and check this venue out!
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Cari Sent on 06/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As soon as my husband and I visited Long Branch, we knew it was the "one," even on a cold rainy, overcast day in February. The venue is beautiful both inside and out with breathtaking views of the mountains and gorgeous interior architecture, which made for the most beautiful pictures of our picturesque June wedding. The flexibility of allowing us to personalize the grounds with our own decorations, truly made it feel like we were home the entire day. In addition, I love that my husband and I can come back and walk around the grounds or attend one of the many events they host, whenever we want!
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Kacie Sent on 01/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This was our dream venue and on our wedding day is was simply perfect! we got married in mid October and lucked out to have a warm 75 degree day with a spectacular sunset. The manor was nice, historic with lots of rooms that people could walk through. The bristled suite for we got ready has a great view overlooking the lawn where we gir married and the men were down in the library. The rolling mountains, trees and wild horses were truly amazing. Reviewing pictures on this site sold me- its the massive staircase. It's everything!
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Tara Sent on 04/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just booked Long Branch Plantation for our wedding Ceremony and reception. First of all, the location is absolutely beautiful. After a stunning and dramatic drive in on the long driveway through horse pastures, you "pop" over the hill and the plantation is front and center. The inside of the home fits our taste perfectly, think traditional southern with a horse racing theme. This was perfect for us, since my fiancé' is a horse racing fan and I love the traditional southern style. The staff have been absolutely wonderful getting back to us quickly and have allowed us to come out for 2 separate tours with our family. Overall, we love this venue and highly suggest it!
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